E-rate Program Overview

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1 Universal Service Administrative Company | Schools and Libraries ( E-rate ) Program Overview Schools and Libraries ( E-rate ) Program Program Overview 2 Universal Service Administrative Company | Schools and Libraries ( E-rate ) Program Overview TABLE OF CONTENTS Program Overview ........................................ ........................................ ........................................ ................ 3 Set Up an Organization Account in the E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) ........................................ ...... 3 Certify FCC Form 470 to Open Competitive Bidding for Desired Services ........................................ ...... 4 Certify FCC Form 471 to Seek Funding for Eligible 5 Receive Funding Commitment Decision Letter (USAC s Decision on Funding Requests).

the E-rate Program discount is based on the percentage of the local school district population eligible for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) (there are alternative discount mechanisms avail able for schools that do not participate in NSLP or choose not to use NSLP figures) and the urban/rural designation.

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